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Chemical Operator Operator (Rochester, NY) –MULTIPLE OPENINGS

Arxada is a global specialty chemicals business that’s committed to solving the world’s toughest preservation challenges through better science. With a proud history of innovation dating back more than a century], we aim to help our customers develop more sustainable solutions that protect and maintain the health and wellbeing of people and extend the life of vital infrastructure while working to reduce our and our customers’ ecological footprint.

Sustainable preservation is one of our top priorities. We are making significant strategic investments that will not only decrease our own environmental footprint, but also help customers adapt to long-term environmental and social change through the development of cleaner, greener solutions.

Perform chemical operation tasks; blending, extracting, drying, distillations, effecting size reductions with capability to perform and become certified in all processes involved in the full product line of the site. The Chemical Operator works a rotational schedule to meet maintain 24-hour operation of the manufacturing processes. This position is located at our Rochester, NY plant.

Essential Job Functions:

• Responsible for safe and efficient operation of assigned process areas such that all regulatory, health, safety and environmental requirements are satisfied.

• Must acquire a working knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and ISO requirements.

• Will handle hazardous chemicals and hazardous waste during the normal operation of this position.

• Constantly striving to improve process knowledge, obtain new certifications and maintain existing certifications.

• Informs supervision in a timely manner of conditions which may affect safety, quality, capacity or cause a process equipment hazard.

• Planning and responding to emergencies that involve hazardous waste.

Qualifications & Experience:

• HS Diploma or GED. Preferred Associates degree.
• 3-5 years experience working in a manufacturing environment. Will consider entry level candidates.
• Chemical manufacturing or chemical experience background highly preferred.
• Familiar and comfortable with computers, and hand tools.
• May be required to work overtime as needed.

This position pays between $24.00 to $26.00 an hour this a nonexempt position paid hourly and is dependent upon experience and qualifications. All candidates must be able to work rotating shifts and will receive a shift differential.

Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas:

Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection.

Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE), meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications.

Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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